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10 GOOD REASONS
TO GO ORGANIC
Organic
products meet stringent standards
Organic certification is the public’s assurance that products have been
grown and handled according to strict procedures without persistent
toxic chemical inputs.
Organic
food tastes great!
It’s common sense – well-balanced soils produce strong, healthy plants
that become nourishing food for people and animals.
Organic
production reduces health risks
Many EPA-approved pesticides were registered long before extensive
research linked these chemicals to cancer and other diseases. Organic
agriculture is one way to prevent any more of these chemicals from
getting into the air, earth and water that sustain us.
Organic
farms respect our water resources
The elimination of polluting chemicals and nitrogen leaching, done in
combination with soil building, protects and conserves water resources.
Organic
farmers build healthy soil
Soil is the foundation of the food chain. The primary focus of organic
farming is to use practices that build healthy soils.
Organic
farmers work in harmony with nature
Organic agricultural respects the balance demanded of a healthy
ecosystem: wildlife is encouraged by including forage crops in rotation
and by retaining fence rows, wetlands, and other natural areas.
Organic
producers are leaders in innovative research
Organic farmers have led the way, largely at their own expense, with
innovative on-farm research aimed at reducing pesticide use and
minimizing agriculture’s impact on the environment.
Organic
producers strive to preserve diversity
The loss of a large variety of species (biodiversity) is one of the
most pressing environmental concerns. The good news is that many
organic farmers and gardeners have been collecting and preserving
seeds, and growing unusual varieties for decades.
Organic
farming helps keep rural communities healthy
USDA reported that in 1997, half of U.S. farm production came from only
2% of farms. Organic agriculture can be a lifeline for small farms
because it offers an alternative market where sellers can command fair
prices for crops.
Organic
abundance – Foods and non-foods alike!
Now every food category has an organic alternative. And non-food
agricultural products are being grown organically – even cotton, which
most experts felt could not be grown this way.
List
Courtesy of Organic Trade Association
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